What is a security risk assessment?
As we become “smarter” we may be tricked into thinking our security precautions are more than adequate to meet our needs. We may think we don’t need a security assessment.
Response One Security and Surveillance is a leader in providing security innovations nationally. When we conduct a risk assessment for an organisation it is like a light bulb moment. Threats and vulnerabilities previously not seen become apparent. You cannot take measures to be secure if you don’t recognise the “threat”. Many organisations are not aware that they are at risk.
- A security risk assessment should be part – an integral part of the risk management process.
- A security risk assessment identifies, assesses, and implements key security controls.
How does a security risk assessment work?
Response One Security and Surveillance take into consideration a number of factors when undertaking a security risk assessment.
- Identify Security Risks
- Analyse the Security Risks
- Prioritise the Security Risks in order of the seriousness of the threat to the organisation
- Formulate a Security Plan to mitigate and eliminate Security Threats to the organisation
- Implement the Security Plan – This is done in consultation with the business after all considerations, including budgetary constraints
What can you learn from a security risk assessment?
In a nutshell, the areas of your business open to threats or attacks of a physical or non-physical nature – eg cyber.
Every business is unique. No two businesses are the same because no two businesses reside at the same place. The type of business, the assets, the address, the size, the notoriety of the organisation are just some of the considerations taken into account during a security risk assessment.
Security risk assessment for compliance?
These days protecting personal information and data, company secrets, protecting employees and customers is paramount.
- Imagine your health records being accessed due to a breach of security.
- Imagine your factory being broken into and stock damaged or stolen due to a breach of security.
- Imagine a consumable product being tainted with “needles” due to a breach of security.
- Imagine your staff being assaulted in the dimly lit carpark due to a breach of security.
- Imagine your production coming to a halt because of sabotage due to a breach of security.
These days insurance companies look closely at the security in place and quote accordingly.
Prevention is best. Call Response One Security and Surveillance for a confidential Security Risk Assessment.
1800 800 476